New to the Funding Database

Climate Ready Infrastructure Service is open
- This free service (worth $20k+) aims to help municipalities across Canada integrate low-carbon resilience into their infrastructure projects. Experts include engineers, architects, planners, climate scientists, climate equity specialists with RP credentials, LEED accreditation, ISI, Envision certification and more.
- Information session March 18th, register here.
Sustainable Communities Challenge Fund will prioritize coastline projects this round
Museums Assistance Program, Canada-France Agreement is open
Jays Care Program is open
Tourism Digital Assistance Program is open

Sustainable Communities Challenge Fund is open.
Energy Innovation Program, Clean Fuels is open for EOI.
- Includes biofuels produced from organic industrial waste (e.g., sludge from a sewage treatment facility) and source-separated organic municipal solid waste.
Accelerating Community Energy Systems Deadline Extended to March 31.
Guide to Finding Grants has been added to the website.
- A resource for municipal councillors to help community groups and non-profits find funding for their important projects.

EcoAction fund, Stream 1 is open (municipalities ineligible, encouraged to partner). Stream 2 for municipalities will open in the coming weeks.
Clean Fuels Fund 2.0 is open.
Ship and Rail Compensation Canada funding programs have been added to the database.
Webinar recording for Active Transportation Fund, capital project stream is available.

Funding for war memorials through Veterans Affairs Canada is open.
- To commemorate World War II's 80th anniversary, the Canadian Fallen Heroes Foundation is offering to help municipalities wishing to honour their fallen soldiers. Please consider joining this initiative.
Nature Smart Climate Solutions Fund - Emission Reductions Intake will close February 28th, 2025.
AMANS Municipal Wellness Grants is open.
Canada Post Community Foundation is open.
Multiculturalism and Anti-Racism Program has been updated on the database to include National Holocaust Remembrance funding.
Tree Canada programs have been updated on the database to include the Edible Trees program and Operation ReLeaf (open).
Community funding special mentions (municipalities not eligible): Community Food Access & Literacy Fund, Tires for Good, Security Infrastructure Program, Community Facility Improvement Program.

Office of Healthcare Professionals Recruitment Community Fund is open. Information sessions are available.
Housing, Infrastructure, and Communities Canada (HICC) will soon proceed with an early project pull of submitted applications under the Canada Housing Infrastructure Fund’s direct delivery stream. Applicants who wish to have their project considered for early assessment are asked to submit their completed application in the portal before January 31, 2025 at 15:00 EST.
If you are interested in funding for tree planting, see: Factsheet: Making the case for trees in your community
Programs under the NS Joint Regional Transportation Agency, such as the Nova Scotia Transit Research Incentive Program, and Public Transit Assistance Program Funding have been updated to reflect they approximate annual intake dates.

Incentives for Heavy Duty Zero- Emission Vehicles & More